"absolute scarcity automatically equals value" is a fallacy Value is subjective. Value is a function of supply AND demand. You can't control demand. Any good btc maxi that is obsessed with austrian econ should know this 101 fact but surprisingly few do. That should be plenty to at least ponder that you might be wrong. https://github.com/libbitcoin/libbitcoin-system/wiki/Scarcity-Fallacy